What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Bowie State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credit(s), MATH 225 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 credit(s), MATH 225 or MATH 225 and 226 | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 credit(s), BIOL 102 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 credit(s), CHEM 107 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 credit(s), PHYS 271 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credit(s), ENGL 101 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credit(s), HIST 201 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credit(s), PSYC 101 |
Show all 18 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credit(s), MATH 225 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 8 credit(s), MATH 225 or MATH 225 and 226 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 credit(s), MATH 225 or MATH 225 and 226 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 credit(s), MATH 225 and 226 | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 credit(s), BIOL 102 | |
| Biology | 5 | 8 credit(s), BIOL 102 or 103 or 105 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 credit(s), CHEM 107 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 10 credit(s), CHEM 107 - CHEM 108 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 credit(s), PHYS 271 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credit(s), ENGL 101 | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | 6 credit(s), ENGL 101 and 102 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credit(s), HIST 201 | |
| United States History | 4 | 6 credit(s), HIST 201 and 202 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credit(s), PSYC 101 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 credit(s), HIST 320 | |
| European History | 4 | 6 credit(s), HIST 320 and 322 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credit(s), SPAN 101 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 credit(s), SPAN 101 and 102 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 credit(s), GOVT 231 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 6 credit(s), GOVT 231 and 232 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 credit(s), ART 300 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 credit(s), MUSC 101 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 credit(s), GOVT 330 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 6 credit(s), GOVT 330 and 321 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credit(s), FREN 101 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 6 credit(s), FREN 101 and 102 | |
| Music Theory Listening and Literature | 3 | 3 credit(s), MUSC 145 | |
| Music Theory Listening and Literature | 4 | 6 credit(s), MUSC 145 and 146 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 3 credit(s), PHYS 303 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 credit(s), PHYS 308 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 6 credit(s), PHYS 308 and 309 |
Source: catalog.bowiestate.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 124 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 89 |
| Psychology | 84 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 79 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 58 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 46 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 38 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 35 |
Show the other 14 majors
| Sociology | 34 |
| Child Development | 30 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 24 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 23 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 |
| Social Work | 16 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 10 |
| History | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 9 |
| Art/Art Studies | 7 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
| Bioinformatics | 6 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), afrotc.com · checked September 21, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
6,436,489 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Nearest hub airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.8 of 20
Elevation
131 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
15.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
39 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,680 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Capitol Technology University5 mi
- University of Maryland-College Park10 mi
- Washington Adventist University13 mi
- The Catholic University of America14 mi
- Trinity Washington University15 mi
- St. John's College15 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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